The former mayor of Elliot Lake, Chris Patrie, who was removed from office in January by a court order, has lost his appeal to the Ontario Superior Court Divisional Court. (https://www.myespanolanow.com/51469/featured/elliot-mayor-seeking-legal-advice-following-court-order-for-removal-from-office/)
The original violations centered around his lobbying council for building a $30 million recreational hub near property he owns.
Patrie launched the appeal and the city agreed to allow it to be heard before removing him from office with Deputy Mayor Andrew Wannan stepping in as Acting Mayor.
Last Friday, judges ruled against Patrie’s eight grounds for appeal.
The judges upheld the disqualification and refused to alter the lower court’s order that Patrie pay more than $89,000 in legal fees to the city’s Integrity Commissioner.
The panel also ordered him to pay an additional $12,000 in legal costs to the Integrity Commissioner.
For more information and for the full reasoning behind the judges’ decision, visit: https://www.elliotlake.ca/Modules/News/index.aspx?newsId=22585998-b8f0-49a4-885b-225880f34a4e
